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恋をする (こいをする) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

恋こいをする

Meanings

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expression, suru verb (irregular)

Describes the act of falling in love or being in love. Often used for romantic love, but can also refer to deep affection for things or activities.

彼かれは美うつくしい女じょ性せいに恋こいをした。
He fell in love with a beautiful woman.
私わたしは音おん楽がくに恋こいをしている。
I am in love with music.

Kanji

恋romance, in love, yearn for

Similar words

恋こいする
A more literary or poetic verb form meaning 'to love' or 'to fall in love', often used in song lyrics or poetry. 恋をする is the more common, everyday expression.
恋こいに落おちる
Literally 'to fall into love', emphasizing the sudden, uncontrollable aspect of falling in love. 恋をする is broader and can describe both the process and the state of being in love.

Etymology

Combination of 恋 (こい, 'love') + を (object marker) + する ('to do'). The expression literally means 'to do love' and has been used in Japanese for centuries to describe the act of loving or falling in love.